Matthew P. Butler, 41, of Fairhaven a loving father and friend, died Saturday Sept. 20.

Matthew is survived by his former wife Jeanie Butler and son Patrick Butler of Fairhaven; his father, Edmund Butler and wife Kathleen Butler of Mattapoisett; and two siblings, David Butler of Raleigh, North Carolina and Anne Murphy of Auburndale, Florida. He is also survived by his step-siblings, Chris Riley of Naples, Florida, Mark Riley of Marion, and Jennifer Linn of York, Maine, and countless cousins, nieces, nephews and great friends in Southern New England and the Boston area.

He was predeceased by his mother Margaret Manley Butler of Freetown.

Matthew adored spending time with his son Patrick. He was an avid Patriots and Red Sox fan, a fantastic cook, and tremendous friend with anyone whom he made company with. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps.

A celebration of Matt's Life will be held on Wednesday Sept. 24 at 11 a.m. at St. John Neumann Church, 157 Middleboro Road, East Freetown.

Visiting hours are omitted.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Nativity Preparatory School, 66 Spring St., New Bedford, MA 02740. Arrangements are by the Saunders-Dwyer Mattapoisett Home for Funerals, 50 County Road, Mattapoisett. For online condolence book, visit www.saundersdwyer.com.